Suspension of sentence of transportation, imprisonment or detention
Section 180 of the Air Force Act, 1950 deals with suspension of sentence of transportation, imprisonment or detention. Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer empowered to convene a general or a summary general court-martial may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender The Act came into force on 22 Jul 1950.
(1) Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, 1[the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer empowered to convene a general or a summary general court-martial may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender has already been committed to prison or to air force custody.
(2) The authority or officer specified in sub-section (1) may in the case of an offender so sentenced direct that, until the orders of such authority or officer have been obtained, the offender shall not be committed to prison or to air force custody.
(3) The powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) may be exercised in the case of any such sentence which has been confirmed, reduced or commuted.
Section 180, The Air Force Act, 1950 (Act 45 of 1950).
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Questions about Section 180
What does Section 180 of the Air Force Act deal with?
Section 180 of the Air Force Act is headed "Suspension of sentence of transportation, imprisonment or detention". Where a person subject to this Act is sentenced by a court-martial to transportation, imprisonment or detention, the Central Government, [the Chief of the Air Staff] or any officer empowered to convene a general or a summary general court-martial may suspend the sentence whether or not the offender
How do I find court cases under Section 180 of the Air Force Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Air Force Act 1950 180, section 180 Air Force Act 1950, section 180 of the Air Force Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 180 of the Air Force Act, and has it changed?
6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 180 of the Air Force Act come into force?
Section 180 of the Air Force Act, cited as Air Force Act 1950 180, came into force on 22 Jul 1950, having been enacted on 18 May 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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